Storing books - laying down or standing up? : r/BookCollecting - Reddit
WEBFeb 16, 2016 · You can stack books up to about 8-12 inches high (I use inches rather than number because you get a similar weight regardless of the number), before falling over becomes a concern, as well as crushed spines.
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WEBWhen your books are very large, so that they won’t fit on a bookcase shelf, they should be stacked on the top of the bookcase or other level surface. The stack should not be more than three books high, and the oversize books should be as …
Storing books vertically vs horizontally, which is best? : r/books - Reddit
WEBMar 30, 2022 · I personally prefer vertically, if there's a book you want to read, it's easy to pull out from the shelf. Horizontal would mean the books are stacked on top of each other, if there is a book at the bottom, you'd have to remove each …
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WEBIf need be, you can stack the books horizontally on top of each other in a rough pyramid shape, but be sure to not stack them too high, as all of that weight could jeopardize the boards and spines of the books on the bottom of the stack.
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WEBMar 27, 2023 · Stacking books on top of each other is bad practice as it weakens the spine over time, especially heavy hardbacks. Where possible, books should be stacked vertically next to one another, rather than on top of each other.
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WEBJan 9, 2011 · Overflowing with books (because you're super-smart) but don't have any idea how to arrange them in a book case? Stack 'em. Here are 7 ways to stack books so they look good.
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WEBLearn how to decorate with stacked coffee table books on different tables and favorite selections of colorful-eclectic and neutral books.
Advice needed about the stacking of heavy hardcover books.
WEBDec 22, 2020 · The bottom books in a stack will suffer the weight of all the books on top. Trying to pull a book out of the middle or the bottom of a stack is both a pain and can make the book covers scrape against each other.
11 Secrets to Building an Insta-Worthy Book Stack - MyDomaine
WEBDec 2, 2020 · There is nothing quite as charming as a beautifully-assembled book stack. Ahead are 11 useful tips for arranging your very own at-home stack.
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WEBFeb 15, 2024 · For instance, instead of stacking books underneath each other down all the shelves, move them to opposite nooks and fill the holes with accessories. Another way to distribute visual weight is varying the way books are stacked.